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Fujitsu

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Fujitsu is developing a superconducting quantum computer with RIKEN and offers the Digital Annealer, a quantum-inspired architecture for combinatorial optimization. The company emphasizes hybrid quantum-classical workflows, pairing evolving quantum hardware with classical systems and software for industrial use.

AI-written profile · not yet reviewed · 8 September 2026

Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1935
Status
Public

Coverage

Quantum Computing Report

NEC Discontinues Superconducting Quantum Computer Development to Focus on Annealing and Classical Emulation

NEC Corporation has ended its research and development of superconducting quantum computers. The company will shift toward quantum-inspired annealing and classical emulation, concentrating on software and optimization services. Fujitsu remains the main Japanese corporate developer of superconducting quantum hardware.

OutlookPlausible

NEC could package its annealing and classical emulation capabilities into commercial optimization services for Japanese enterprises within the next two years.